A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to ban journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering White House events. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, maintaining access for reporters from the three news organizations indefinitely while the case moves forward.
Key Takeaways
A federal judge blocked President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters from covering White House events. The ruling found that revoking their credentials likely violated First Amendment rights.
- Federal Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction against the ban
- Ruling cites violation of First and Fifth Amendment rights
- Judge found no evidence national security was a factor in Trump's decision
- Ban followed years of public criticism by Trump of these outlets
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Security Concerns | 1 Difference | Majority reports no evidence; CBS News cites Justice Department's argument. | ▼ |
| Judge's Ruling | Broad Agreement | Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico. | |
| First Amendment Violation | Broad Agreement | Judge found likely violation of First Amendment rights. |
National Security Concerns
▼Majority reports no evidence; CBS News cites Justice Department's argument.
Judge's Ruling
Broad AgreementJudge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico.
First Amendment Violation
Broad AgreementJudge found likely violation of First Amendment rights.
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According to multiple reports, Judge Kelly found that Trump's decision to revoke more than 70 journalists' hard passes violated their fundamental free speech rights and due process rights. The judge cited Trump's public statements and social media posts as evidence that the president intended to pressure news outlets to cover him more favorably.
Theodore Boutrous, attorney for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, hailed the ruling, stating that 'the President issued his ban on the free press' in violation of due process and the First Amendment. The White House did not immediately return requests for comment regarding the judge's decision.
Judge Kelly rejected the Justice Department's arguments invoking national security concerns and noted that Trump had not mentioned national security when he first announced the ban. The ruling also addressed the administration's periodic refusal to permit CNN journalists into smaller spaces like Air Force One or the Oval Office, which made it impossible for them to serve as designated representatives of the video pool.
The news organizations filed their lawsuit after reporters from these outlets were denied access and had their press credentials taken by the U.S. Secret Service. The judge's decision came after a hearing where he pressed a Justice Department lawyer on the administration's justifications for the ban, highlighting discrepancies between Trump's public statements and the government's arguments in court.
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